Pulsed Lavage An Effective Wound Cleansing Technique

What Is The Pulsed Lavage?

 

Pulsed lavage serves as the source of an irrigating solution also known as an irritant that is released by a device with pressure. Irrigating solution is usually delivered with the help of a suction that removed the irrigating solution from the area. It is used in wound cleansing, and to remove infectious agents and debris that is on the surface of the wound. The usage of wound irrigation have existed for a long time and has been known that reduces bacterial content.

 

Pulsed Lavage Technique

 

The pulsed lavage technique uses an electronically powered device to deliver an irrigating solution with pressure. It is used in wound cleansing and the removal of unwanted debris that is present in the surface of the wound that might cause the development of infection.

 

Indications For Pulsed Lavage

 

Pulsed lavage is primarily used for wound cleansing or removing unwanted debris at the wound that was caused by arterial insufficiency, diabetes infections, burns, surgery, venous insufficiency, or trauma. It is also used for tunneling or undermining wounds. But you have to keep in mind that this technique is not allowed to be used in nearly exposed arteries, tendons, nerves, capsules, facial wounds, cavities, or any recent surgical procedures or an actively bleeding wounds.  It is only used by professionals who are medically trained and complete with medical knowledge specializing in this type of field.

 

Advantages Of Using Pulsed Lavage

 

One of the best advantages that you can get from using pulsed lavage over the whirlpool therapy is that pulsed lavage requires a shorter time, reduced cost, and reduced stress for patients. Pulsed lavage has the advantage of a lower risk cross-contamination development compared to whirlpool therapy. But pulsed lavage is not advisable for extensive wounds, and does not offer sterile conditions after the treatment.

 

Isolation Of Irrigant From Suction Device

 

Pulsed lavage has the ability to isolate the irrigant reducing the chance of any infection development that was caused by cross-contamination in the wound. Also, pulsed lavage can be brought to the patient’s side reducing the chance to develop any stresses to the patient that might produce additional trauma to the patient's mental health and the wound.

 

Reduced Bacterial Burden By Water Jets

 

Pulsed lavage with suction uses hydrotherapy methods that direct a pressurized jet of water around and in the wound itself to remove unwanted debris and necrotic tissues that cause bacterial development and infection on the wound. The suction device distinguishes the pulsed lavage from other types of direct irrigation, pulsed lavage removes the irrigant from the field and is placed into a container instead of being drain into a basin. This feature is what makes the pulsed lavage extra special and has the advantage, the level of flexibility that is in the pulsed lavage does not exist on other hydrotherapy treatments. It accurately removes any bacteria that cause and develops an infection on the wound and at the same time reduces the stress of the patient. For more on wound irrigation, go here.